Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Mar 26, 2012 9:36 pm Hi All, just wondering if anyone knows what the cost is for a soil test?? Also, does the land have to be titled before we can get a soil test done?? Thanks Re: Soil Test 2Mar 26, 2012 10:21 pm Soil tests can cost $1-2,000 See the link for info about what you get: http://www.anewhouse.com.au/?p=347 I can't see any reason why you can't do it pre-title but would expect you would need a letter of consent from the existing landowner/developer as its not confirmed as your land at this stage The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Soil Test 3Feb 07, 2020 7:17 pm $350 -$500 If the land is not titled then getting access to the site may be difficult depending on the developer. The important thing is to make sure the subdivision earthworks are complete or else the soil report may not be relevant. Thanks for your reply. I will just wait and see I guess. Trying to get some more information from our builder. 9 29903 We were lucky in that our old house was so small (86 square metres) compared to the new house, they were able to take enough readings around the old backyard house before… 8 36894 Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12177 |